Well, depending on whom you're flying with, some families can make sure they've got an extra hand during long-haul flights.

On Sunday, Etihad Airlines launched their dedicated in-flight child care service. So far 300 cabin crew members have been trained using material from the world-renowned Norland College (think Harvard, but for aspiring nannies).

The U.A.E.-based airline says their nannies will be pretty much a Jill-of-all-trades and assist families in the little things like replenishing bottles, fetching snacks to tougher tasks like keeping the little ones entertained. But the nannies won't be going in empty handed.

The orange-apron-clad nannies will carry kits filled with stickers, cardboard, straws and other various materials for arts and crafts, notes News.com. They'll also be trained in the art of origami and get this -- magic tricks. Kids too old for arts and magic tricks can go on guided tours of the plane once the flight has settled down.

Etihad 's service is a first for airlines but the idea of flying nannies in actually older than you think. In 2011, Nanny In The Clouds was created to pair nearby nannies with parents in need of extra help flying with babies and toddlers, the same way parents can use craigslist to sell old cribs or strollers.

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Panthers, leopards and elephants, oh my! These are just some of the animals in the tropical environment created at the Mirage Hotel Casino. Also not to be missed is the Dolphin Habitat, where you can observe the fascinating sea mammals.

Any visit to Boston isn't complete without a visit to the Aquarium. A global leader in marine conservation, it focuses on entertaining and teaching its visitors as well as saving the environment. The aquarium has more than 70 exhibits and features diverse animals from all over the world. From April to November, the aquarium hosts whale watches, taking visitors to nearby whale and dolphin feeding grounds.

See a completely different side to your favorite animal. Many species don’t operate on the same clock we do and don’t become active until after the sun goes down, and after many zoos have closed to the public. Choose from a tram ride or a trail walk. Either way, you’ll leave with a new and exciting perspective.

One of America's best science museums, The Franklin Institute is filled with hundreds of hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, high-tech theaters and special programs designed to open the world of science. Walk through a heart, age yourself with a special computer, get lost in the 360° screen of an Omnimax film or explore the stars in the Fels Planetarium.

You don’t have to travel to the Galapagos or Mozambique to SCUBA dive with whale sharks. You don’t need to brave Arctic waters to swim with Beluga whales. Nor do you need to head offshore to watch dolphins’ antics. You can do it all the world’s largest aquarium right in Atlanta. You can even arrange a sleepover.

The metallic globe of an exterior at Europe's biggest science museum is dramatic and promising, and the interior doesn't disappoint. You’ll find the obligatory planetarium as well as a submarine, and galleries specifically tailored for children and teenagers. There is also a 180 degree IMAX theatre located inside the sphere that caught your eye in the first place - it's called La Géode.

Gaze at penguins, dine with sharks, ride rollercoasters and pat a dolphin on the nose -- all in the same day. One of the best things (especially for little ones) are the shows at SeaWorld - don't miss the killer whale choreography.

Dolphins and Beluga whales put on an amazing show at this top-notch aquarium beloved by parents on Gogobot. Also check out such underwater creatures as jellyfish and octopi.

For little ones learning about the world, other species seem to hold an added fascination. The San Diego Zoo is a world-famous zoo and a great place to engage with creatures large and small.

Lounging harbor seals and rambunctious otters playing just off the observation deck can make it difficult to see where this aquarium ends and the natural world begins. The Aquarium features the world's only living kelp forest exhibit, plus an other-worldly jellyfish display. Don't miss the magnificent Outer Bay exhibit, featuring open ocean tuna, sea turtles, barracuda and the occasional great white shark!

Dinosaurs. We could say more, but really, when you're looking for a way to entertain kids on a rainy New York afternoon, dinosaurs are a safe bet, and the American Museum of Natural History has a spectacular collection.

One of the good things about being the reigning imperialist world power for hundreds of years is that your country's main museum is going to seriously rock. In the heart of London, artifacts from every civilization known to man are on display, including the Rosetta Stone. Kids go crazy for the spectacular Egyptian section. Free entry, like many London museums, means this fits in any budget.

Located in the center of Golden Gate Park, the Renzo Piano-designed California Academy of Arts and Sciences has a grass roof sculpted to look like the park's rolling hills have been transplanted atop the Academy. Beneath the roof, the Academy houses a full-scale aquarium, a natural history museum and a planetarium. Great for kids, there is enough to see here for a full day.

A tour highlighting the gruesome history of the Tower is fascinating for adults and kids alike, with the added bonus of beefeater photo ops, and the opportunity to learn about the 600 years when the tower housed an extensive Royal Menagerie in addition to, say, Anne Boleyn.